Tsukiyomi Shrine

Enjoy an amazing view of Sakurajima

Maren Pauli Feb 28, 2016 - 1 min read

<p>An amazing view of the volcano Sakurajima from the observation deck</p>

<p>You can see the entrance gate of Tsukiyomi Jinja from the street</p>

<p>The main building of the shrine, framed by a stone gate</p>

<p>Tsukiyomi Jinja was moved to the current location after the big eruption in 1914</p>

<p>Have a look over Kagoshima from the observation deck</p>

When you get off at the Sakurajima Ferry Terminal, Tsukiyomi Jinja is only a short walk away. You'll see the big torii (gate) from the street. The top of the shrine will reward you with a small observation deck and an amazing view of the volcano. Tsukiyomi Jinja was built about 1300 years ago, but it was moved from its original position after it got buried by lava during the Taisho eruption in 1914.

Maren Pauli @maren.pauli

Born and raised in Berlin, Germany, I realized that my hometown is a village when I first came to Tokyo over 10 years ago. I love to experience the world and show people what I discover, so I never travel without my camera. One of my favorite hobbies is getting lost, as I have no sense of directi...